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Michael Kearns, Pioneering Openly Gay Hollywood Actor, Dies at 76
Original: Michael Kearns, One of Hollywood’s First Openly # Gay Actors, Dead at 76 https:// people.com/michael-kearns-obit uary-12
Michael Kearns, one of Hollywood's first openly gay actors, has died at the age of 76. Kearns built a decades-long career in television and theatre while being public about his sexuality, and was also known for his activism around HIV and AIDS. Tributes are being shared noting his place in LGBTQ history in the entertainment industry.
Why now: News of his death prompted tributes and reflection on his legacy as a pioneering openly gay actor and AIDS activist.
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